16. (Education) (tr) to instil by constant repetition: to drum an idea into someone's head.

[C16: probably from Middle Dutch tromme, of imitative origin]

drum

(drʌm)

n

(Physical Geography) ScotandIrish a narrow ridge or hill

[C18: from Scottish Gaelic druim]

drum1

(drʌm)

n., pl. drums, (esp. collectively for 11) drum,n.

1. a musical percussion instrument consisting of a hollow, usu. cylindrical body covered at one or both ends with a tightly stretched membrane, or head, which is struck with the hand, a stick, or a pair of sticks to produce a booming, tapping, or hollow sound.

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